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Piano student Michael Robert can add the Keen/Halleran Memorial Scholarship to his list of accolades. Photo courtesy Cindy Taylor

North Island piano student receives UBC scholarship

Michael Robert of Comox Valley was taught by Campbell River’s Cindy Taylor

Jennifer Lopez posted to Instagram that she is finished her part of filming in Smithers. (Screenshot)

VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez wraps up filming in Smithers

In an Instagram post, the star of The Mother tells her family she is on her way home

Tony Fantillo will be playing his accordion at the Museum at Campbell River during a special Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. Museum at Campbell River photo

Tony’s striking up the accordian and helping the museum jumpstart the holidays

Holiday Open House happening at the Museum at Campbell River Dec. 11

  • Nov 26, 2021
At home, Thomas Dudley is co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in the Shelbourne Plaza. He is also a talented videographer who has filmed the documentary series Seeing Canada. (Megan Atkins-Baker/News Staff)

Vancouver Island bird store owner’s documentary side gig airs on PBS, Amazon Prime

Tom Dudley travels cross country working on Seeing Canada

At home, Thomas Dudley is co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in the Shelbourne Plaza. He is also a talented videographer who has filmed the documentary series Seeing Canada. (Megan Atkins-Baker/News Staff)
Image from the film Precious Leader Woman by Leo Hoorn, which will be showing as part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returning, with live shows, to Campbell River and Quadra Island. Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 respectively. Photo contributed

Banff Mountain Film Festival world tour returns to Campbell River and Quadra Island

One of the films showing locally is a story from Northern Vancouver Island, Precious Leader Woman

  • Nov 25, 2021
Image from the film Precious Leader Woman by Leo Hoorn, which will be showing as part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returning, with live shows, to Campbell River and Quadra Island. Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 respectively. Photo contributed
Rivercity Players directors Kimberly Preston-Stevens (l-r) and Douglas Craig, alongside actors Ashley Hedstrom and Glen Clark. Photo contributed.

Rivercity Players back to stage with ‘Love Letters’

Two-director, two-cast play first Rivercity Stage production in almost two years

Rivercity Players directors Kimberly Preston-Stevens (l-r) and Douglas Craig, alongside actors Ashley Hedstrom and Glen Clark. Photo contributed.
Since launching as a duo in 2017, Rick Scott (right) and Nico Rhodes have amazed audiences with their musical alchemy in theatres, festivals and folk clubs around B.C. Photo contributed

‘It’s a wonderful collaboration’

Roots and Grooves’ Rick Scott discusses partnership with Nico Rhodes prior to Campbell River show

Since launching as a duo in 2017, Rick Scott (right) and Nico Rhodes have amazed audiences with their musical alchemy in theatres, festivals and folk clubs around B.C. Photo contributed
The Merville Hall will host the Art and Authors event this weekend. Photo by Erin Haluschak / Comox Valley Record

Art and Authors event coming to Merville Hall this weekend

Watercolourist Ron Morrison anchoring event, with three local authors joining

The Merville Hall will host the Art and Authors event this weekend. Photo by Erin Haluschak / Comox Valley Record
Shaun Majumder will perform at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on Valentine’s Day. Photo submitted

Comedian Shaun Majumder returns to the Tidemark on Valentine’s Day

The Tidemark Theatre and Gee Dan Productions are excited to present, Shaun…

Shaun Majumder will perform at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on Valentine’s Day. Photo submitted
Folk singer Valdy will play Char's Landing on Saturday, Jan. 5. Valdy is always a crowd favourite when he comes to Port Alberni. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Valdy sings song ‘yule’ love

Spend a holiday evening with Valdy at the Tidemark Theatre or livestream

  • Nov 8, 2021
Folk singer Valdy will play Char's Landing on Saturday, Jan. 5. Valdy is always a crowd favourite when he comes to Port Alberni. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Museum at Campbell River Curator Beth Boyce is pleased to release ‘Twas the Wreck of Northwestern. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

Museum at Campbell River releases children’s book about SS Northwestern

Tale recalls hospitality of the locals/ sneaky salvaging after boat went aground in 1927

Museum at Campbell River Curator Beth Boyce is pleased to release ‘Twas the Wreck of Northwestern. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Since launching as a duo in 2017, Rick Scott (right) and Nico Rhodes have amazed audiences with their musical alchemy in theatres, festivals and folk clubs around B.C. Photo contributed

Music From The Edges of Canada Concert Series Continues with Roots & Grooves + Tiller’s Folly

The Tidemark Theatre and Music from the Edges of Canada will present,…

  • Nov 4, 2021
Since launching as a duo in 2017, Rick Scott (right) and Nico Rhodes have amazed audiences with their musical alchemy in theatres, festivals and folk clubs around B.C. Photo contributed
Stand-up artist Ron James is touring again after an almost two year hiatus. Contributed photo

Canadian comedian bringing comedy catharsis to Campbell River

Ron James will play Tidemark Theatre on Monday, November 22

Stand-up artist Ron James is touring again after an almost two year hiatus. Contributed photo
Colin James, whose new album ‘Open Road’ drops on Nov. 5, 2021, will play the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Nov. 8. (File photo)

Canadian music icon Colin James happy to be on the road again after COVID lockdowns and restrictions

Trio’s Tidemark Theatre show is one for the first in a month-long tour through B.C. and Alberta

Colin James, whose new album ‘Open Road’ drops on Nov. 5, 2021, will play the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Nov. 8. (File photo)
From left: Truvy (Kelly McDonald), Shelby (Michelle Segal) Ouiser (Sheelagh Germyn) and Clairee (Michelle Lowe) discuss the turmoil of Shelby’s wedding preparations in Rivercity Players’ production of Steel Magnolias at Rivercity Stage, February, 2020. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

Rivercity Players casting its first post-pandemic play

Auditions set for Thursday, Nov. 4 for interested actors

  • Nov 1, 2021
From left: Truvy (Kelly McDonald), Shelby (Michelle Segal) Ouiser (Sheelagh Germyn) and Clairee (Michelle Lowe) discuss the turmoil of Shelby’s wedding preparations in Rivercity Players’ production of Steel Magnolias at Rivercity Stage, February, 2020. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
Lunch at Allen’s is made up of Marc Jordan, Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Cindy Church. Contributed photo

‘That’s the wonderful thing about playing with friends’

Lunch at Allen’s performs at Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 4

Lunch at Allen’s is made up of Marc Jordan, Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Cindy Church. Contributed photo
Ryver Santos (centre) is making his directorial debut with the All Together Now Revue. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

All Together Now revue welcomes fans back to the theatre

Show marks directorial debut for Campbell River teen

Ryver Santos (centre) is making his directorial debut with the All Together Now Revue. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
The Tidemark Theatre will present, Music from the Edges of Canada: Krystle Dos Santos + Locarno on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Photo contributed

Krystle Dos Santos and Locarno launch Music From The Edges of Canada Concert Series

Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre particiates in Canada-wide 22 artist, 11 venue series

  • Oct 19, 2021
The Tidemark Theatre will present, Music from the Edges of Canada: Krystle Dos Santos + Locarno on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Photo contributed
The Vancouver Island Symphony will fill the Tidemark Theatre with sound on Oct. 24. (Photo courtesy HA Photography)

Vancouver Island Symphony celebrates friends, love, and music at Campbell River theatre

Tidemark Theatre will host the act for a performance of Friendship on Oct. 24

  • Oct 18, 2021
The Vancouver Island Symphony will fill the Tidemark Theatre with sound on Oct. 24. (Photo courtesy HA Photography)
The series will take place in Vancouver Island, Yukon, North West Territories, and New Brunswick. Contributed image

Campbell River theatre chosen as one of four for Music from the Edges series

Tidemark will host four performances between October and January

The series will take place in Vancouver Island, Yukon, North West Territories, and New Brunswick. Contributed image